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Roadster62 · 02-25-2014, 04:36 AM

I'll be converting my rumble lid into a trunk lid, could someone please measure the location for the Trunk Handle hole? A top and botton from the edge will do. I've got an original rumble latch to swap for a trunk latch if someone wants to trade. Bob

Great Lakes Greg · 02-25-2014, 07:23 AM

Looks like 1 3/4. I am doing the same conversion now.

Kevin in NJ · 02-25-2014, 08:25 AM

No measurements needed, in fact you only need one measurement.

Find the center of the lid left and right and everything else is controlled by the latch and how it has to fit in the lid.

The distance from the top edge is controlled by the distance from the edge of latch to the hole. You put the latch in place and find the distance. The outer hole does not have to be perfect as the rumble handle has a wide cover.

To make the square hole and the 2 screw holes on the inside face you have to place the latch so that it is touching the sheet metal on the underside. If it is not touching then when you put the handle on it will pull the sheet metal down. You then locate the square opening and the screw holes to keep the latch in that position.

It is all surprisingly self locating.

I know all this because the Brookville repro lid came with the latch holes not set up to allow the latch to touch the inside of the sheet metal. This also caused the front edge of the lid to be too high. So I relocated the latch to to touch the sheet metal and the front edge of the lid was also aligned.

If you are using an original lid you want to use original hinges to save your sanity. The repro hinges do not fit in any direction on an original lid. Original hinges fit like a glove.

Marco Tahtaras · 02-25-2014, 11:06 AM

If it's an original lid it should have the inner hole already punched which certainly helps locate the latch.

Roadster62 · 02-26-2014, 01:54 AM

It is a nice original but has only been drilled for the rumble latch.

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Originally Posted by Marco Tahtaras

If it's an original lid it should have the inner hole already punched which certainly helps locate the latch.

RonC · 02-26-2014, 11:22 PM

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Attached is a picture of an original trunk with handle location

02-25-2014, 04:36 AM	#1
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,449	1930-31 TRUNK Handle hole I'll be converting my rumble lid into a trunk lid, could someone please measure the location for the Trunk Handle hole? A top and botton from the edge will do. I've got an original rumble latch to swap for a trunk latch if someone wants to trade. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

02-25-2014, 08:25 AM	#3
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: 1930-31 TRUNK Handle hole No measurements needed, in fact you only need one measurement. Find the center of the lid left and right and everything else is controlled by the latch and how it has to fit in the lid. The distance from the top edge is controlled by the distance from the edge of latch to the hole. You put the latch in place and find the distance. The outer hole does not have to be perfect as the rumble handle has a wide cover. To make the square hole and the 2 screw holes on the inside face you have to place the latch so that it is touching the sheet metal on the underside. If it is not touching then when you put the handle on it will pull the sheet metal down. You then locate the square opening and the screw holes to keep the latch in that position. It is all surprisingly self locating. I know all this because the Brookville repro lid came with the latch holes not set up to allow the latch to touch the inside of the sheet metal. This also caused the front edge of the lid to be too high. So I relocated the latch to to touch the sheet metal and the front edge of the lid was also aligned. If you are using an original lid you want to use original hinges to save your sanity. The repro hinges do not fit in any direction on an original lid. Original hinges fit like a glove.

02-25-2014, 11:06 AM	#4
Marco Tahtaras Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,099	Re: 1930-31 TRUNK Handle hole If it's an original lid it should have the inner hole already punched which certainly helps locate the latch. __________________ http://www.abarnyard.com/